Much has been said and done to popularize the State Militia department, but little is known about the naval training stations and through the courtesy of the Illinois Naval Reserve this series of picture gives the outside world a beautiful glimpse of the routine through which recruits are passed to become able seamen in the service of the marine department of Uncle Sam. - Moving Picture World, November 30, 1912
Split reel released with "The Hidden Treasure (or) The Philanderings of Puddenfoot Pete."